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    Using 跑去 (pǎoqù) to express running away from the speaker

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    跑来 + 跑去

    Explanation

    跑去 (pǎoqù) is a directional compound verb meaning "to run away" or "to go running." It combines the verb 跑 (to run) with the directional complement 去 (away from the speaker) to indicate running away from the speaker's location.

    Examples

    • 小猫从窗户跑去了院子里。

      Xiǎo māo cóng chuānghù pǎo qù le yuànzi lǐ.

      The kitten ran out through the window into the yard.

    • 他拿着球跑去操场找朋友玩了。

      Tā ná zhe qiú pǎo qù cāochǎng zhǎo péngyǒu wán le.

      He took the ball and ran to the playground to play with his friends.

    • 听到消息后，她立刻跑去医院看望朋友。

      Tīng dào xiāoxī hòu, tā lìkè pǎo qù yīyuàn kànwàng péngyǒu.

      After hearing the news, she immediately ran to the hospital to visit her friend.

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